What's the snow situation like up there?

I climbed in Northern NH last Saturday and there was snow above 3200'. It was almost like an exact dividing line, where, below 3200' there was absolutely none (except in deep shaded gully's maybe).

Anyhow, in the Lake Placid, High Peaks area, where has the snow retreated to?
I think I may still need snowshoes this weekend to do the 3800'er I'm planning on.

Porter Mt. from Garden Trail closed

A few weeks ago I was able to share some good news that Owls Head in Keene would again be open to hikers mid-week as it was last year. *Unfortunately, I must now report that the one private landowner on that trail (below Little Porter) has decided to close the trail as of May 31. *He cited problems that I don't believe were caused by hikers using that trail, but a letter in February (after he informed the DEC of his intent to close the trail after the required 90 days), and two conversations in person have not caused him to change his mind. *I pointed out to him that this closure will do nothing to stop those who research Big Slide or The Brothers on Google Maps and believe that his access road is the route to take.

I would add that I am assuming he will enforce this closure "vigorously". *I base that assumption on his denial of my request to walk his road so that I could begin to plan for a reroute that would not be on his property.

There is definitely a feasible reroute around the west end of the private property, but it certainly won't happen this season. *By bushwhacking, I have so far located the two relevant corners of the property and identified a good site for a bridge over Slide Brook. *The trail will theoretically leave the Brothers Trail just before it dips to cross Juliet Brook and work its way on generally easy terrain to the brook crossing. *After that it will be a long traverse on a steep side hill to join the existing trail just below the final steep climb with stone steps to Little Porter.

Site Closures on Follensby Clear Pond

I'm not sure if this was discussed here or not, but I stumbled on this while searching for the Saranac Lakes WF unit management plan. Looking at the plan, they will be creating new sites on Upper Saranac to make up for the closures on FCP.

IMO Upper Saranac doesn't have the same appear as FCP, unless you're bringing in power boats. My guess is that the power boat crowd's impact will probably be greater than what FCP is subject to.

http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise...by-clear-pond/

Quilt or mummy bag ?

I'm in the market for a new 3 season bag, looking at a down 10 degree bag. A friend of mine just bought an Enlightened quilt though that looks mighty tempting: 22 oz, 10 degrees.

I tend to move around when I sleep and often wake up needing to adjust my current mummy bag. For that reason a quilt is appealing. I'm a little concerned though about the concept of a quilt and having gaps where heat escapes.

Anyone have experience with a quilt and care to comment about performance at the lower end of the temperature rating ?

Which one hotter?

Bros, which hoes are hotter? :s12::s12::s12:

Anyone take this supplement?

I was an avid biker for 25 years. Each year I was able to increase my average MPH. Eventually age caught up with me and I simply did not/ could not summon the energy to go over 18 mph. At that point I was so disappointed I quit biking for 5 years. I've started back up a couple of years ago but can't break the 14 mph average mark.

This year I tried GF -9. It's an HGH supplement. I'm only taking 1/4 of the recommended dosage but have noticed an improvement. Not so much speed (about 1 mph faster) but in the way my legs feel afterward. After my most recent ride I was pulling into driveway and told my wife I felt like I never even exercised.
What I can't decide is if this is real or purely psychological. Any other bike riders here taking it? If so what are your experiences. Any side-effects?

Generally I am very skeptical about supplements.
Do other's have any other recommendations?

Inn for the night

I live in Rochester and have family business that takes me to Plattsburgh sometime in the next two weeks. Was looking at hotels/motels in Plattsburgh but none look as comfortable as my hammock. So I am thinking of splitting the trip and stopping off on way up and/or back and getting in a quick night under the stars.

• Trail-head on or close to one of the several routes that cut through (28, 30, 8, 9, etc.)
• Designated campsite preferred, Lean-To ok but I would move 150' away.
• Waterfront location preferred
• Far enough in so I do not hear highway but less than 3 miles
• Well established trail that can be followed with dwindling sunlight (experienced hiking at night but I do not wish to bushwhack.)
• Easy to moderate grade preferred if trail is on long side
• Might be fun to tread on the NPT some
  

I would welcome your thoughts. I winter hammock so I am ok with snow (saw it in Catskills last week) and low temps.